Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 26.9% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,345 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Gary
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Gary, IN
Compared to Charlotte, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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